1. Draw the structure of a nephron and label the following on it: Glomerulus, Bowman’s capsule, Renal artery, Collecting duct.
2. What happens to glucose that enters the nephron along with filtrate?

Second stage of urine formation is called selective re-absorption. Why?

1. Draw a diagram of excretory system in human beings and label on it: Aorta, Vena cava, Urinary bladder, Urethra.
2. List two vital functions of the kidney.

1. Draw a diagram of human alimentary canal and label - gall bladder, pancreas, liver and small intestine on it.
2. Give two reasons to explain why absorption of digested food occurs mainly in the small intestine.

1. Name the organs that form the excretory system in human beings.
2. Describe in brief how urine is produced in human body.

1. A gas is released during photosynthesis. Name the gas and also state the way by which the gas is evolved.
2. What are stomata? What governs the opening and closing of stomata?

State one difference between artificial kidney and natural kidney?

1. Draw a sectional view of the human heart and label on it: Aorta, Pulmonary arteries, Vena cava, Left ventricle.
2. Why is double circulation of blood necessary in human beings?

Explain the significance of peristalsis.

During the respiration of an organism A, 1 molecule of glucose produces 2 ATP molecules whereas in the respiration of another organism B, 1 molecule of glucose produces 38 ATP molecules.

1. Which organism is undergoing aerobic respiration?
2. Which organism is undergoing anaerobic respiration?
3. Which type of organism, A or B, can convert glucose into alcohol?
4. Name one organism which behaves like A.
5. Name two organisms which behave like B.